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Make American Flags in America Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 6:05 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8290

Bill 117 HR 8290, also known as the Make American Flags in America Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of promoting the manufacturing of American flags within the United States. The bill seeks to require that all American flags purchased by the federal government be made entirely in the United States, using materials that are sourced domestically.

The primary goal of this legislation is to support American manufacturers and workers by ensuring that the production of American flags remains a domestic industry. By mandating that federal agencies only purchase flags that are made in America, the bill aims to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the flag manufacturing sector.

Additionally, the Make American Flags in America Act of 2022 includes provisions for the enforcement of these requirements, as well as penalties for non-compliance. The bill also calls for increased transparency in the sourcing of materials used in the production of American flags, in order to ensure that they are truly made in America. Overall, this legislation is intended to promote patriotism and support American businesses by prioritizing the production of American flags within the United States. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it will help to strengthen the domestic manufacturing industry and create jobs, while opponents raise concerns about potential costs and logistical challenges.

Congressional Summary of HR 8290

Make American Flags in America Act of 2022

This bill addresses the display and procurement of U.S. flags.

Specifically, the bill prohibits the display on federal property and the procurement by a federal agency of a U.S. flag unless it has been made in the United States.

Further, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) must conduct a study that (1) assesses and describes the enforcement scheme for country-of-origin labeling for U.S. flags; (2) determines how many fines or penalties, if any, have been imposed for violations of such scheme; and (3) identifies the percentage of violations that are subsequent violations committed by an entity that has previously been found to have violated such scheme.

Additionally, the FTC must report to Congress the results of the study and any recommendations to improve the enforcement scheme and its deterrent effect.

Current Status of Bill HR 8290

Bill HR 8290 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 5, 2022. Bill HR 8290 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 5, 2022.  Bill HR 8290's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8290

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8290

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8290

Make American Flags in America Act of 2022
Make American Flags in America Act of 2022
To require certain flags of the United States to be made in the United States, and for other purposes.

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